McMahon showed leadership in calling for Iran sanctions

As Iran buys itself more time to create a nuclear weapon, I feel like the U.S. is alone in trying to achieve a true solution to the growing possibility of a nuclear-armed Iran.

Just recently, I found out that many of our allies in Europe are some of the largest trading partners of Iran. It is time our allies are also held accountable to international standards. For this reason, I commend Congressman Mike McMahon for his leadership to impose sanctions against Iran and for including a crucial reporting requirement on energy sector between Iran and other G20 countries.

Targeted sanctions against Iran’s energy infrastructure are the only means of stopping the Iranians from building the bomb. Iran continues to pursue its nuclear program under the guise of nuclear energy for peaceful and civilian purposes. But this is clearly not the case. A nuclear-capable Iran would pose a threat to Israel and foster greater insecurity in the Middle East.

I would like to express our gratitude for Congressman McMahon’s continued and outspoken leadership on this issue.